SAMS at the Korean War Memorial Washington DC

**Geoff Withnell** · 23rd July 15, 03:36 AM

This Saturday evening, July 25th, the Scottish American Military Society will be participating in the 8th Annual Armistice Day Peace Concert & Vigil at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and the Korean War Memorial on the mall in downtown Washington. I will have the honor of being in the color guard. http://remember727.org/

**Jock Scot** · 23rd July 15, 03:44 AM

Purely out of interest Geoff, are the assorted allies in that conflict represented too at this event? Do they get a mention?

**Spartan Tartan** · 23rd July 15, 03:48 AM

Jock,

I've not been to this event previously, however, in my experience memorial services for military actions/groups do tend to acknowledge Allies that served as well.

I'm sure it various depending upon the speaker/host, but that is my experience.

**Geoff Withnell** · 23rd July 15, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Purely out of interest Geoff, are the assorted allies in that conflict represented too at this event? Do they get a mention?

Actually, one of the speakers this year is an Ethiopian veteran of the Korean conflict, so apparently yes. This is my first time at this event, so I can't say from personal experience.

**Mike_Oettle** · 23rd July 15, 11:57 AM

A single squadron of the South African Air Force served in Korea. Its commander later became Chief of the SA Air Force, and afterwards was a Member of Parliament for an anti-apartheid party.

**Lulu** · 23rd July 15, 01:51 PM

Can I be a bother and ask what exactly the Scottish-American Military Society is/is for? Husband is a combat vet (Operation Iraqi Freedom), and while he wants to get involved in stuff, he's dragging his feet so I'm doing the detective work for him.

**Dughlas mor** · 23rd July 15, 03:58 PM

Lulu, that is a great question, and no bother at all. I`m not the one to give you a comprehensive reply, but I know that it is an organization for those of Scottish descent who have served in the U.S. military. I have a good friend who served in the Korean war era who is an active member. I`m sure someone who knows more about it will be along to tell you more.

**Tarheel** · 23rd July 15, 04:33 AM

Having had a great Uncle that served during the Korean War as a Marine, I would love to attend but can not. Please issue my gratitude during your participation and I will remember from here in MS at the Veterans home. There are still men and women that need our attention. Thank you.

**duke_19_62** · 23rd July 15, 05:09 AM

According to the website, one of the speakers is "Sergeant Ashenafi Kebede who fought in the Korean War as part of the Imperial Ethiopian Bodyguard ".